The first line of defense for your teeth is, of course, to keep them clean and healthy. Brushing and flossing daily, a good diet with limited sugar and regular visits to your dentist aid greatly in avoiding any unnecessary dental treatments. When teeth are damaged or...
Dental treatments can cause a bit of unnecessary anxiety for some people. This anxiety is often exacerbated by misinformation, or even myths, about particular treatments. This tends to be especially true when it comes to root canals. As one of the primary providers of...
There are three different root canal treatments available. These treatments in order of least complex to most involved are: the traditional root canal procedure which most people are familiar with (and perhaps have experienced), a root canal retreatment and apical...
Often tooth decay and cavities are typically resolved with a filling. Other times, the tooth decay or damage reaches the nerve, also known as the pulp of the tooth. When this happens there are two treatment options available to prevent further health complications: a...
Toothaches and pain can occur for a number of reasons. An endodontist or dentist can properly diagnose you and recommend treatment. However, tooth pain can occur for reasons other than the need for a root canal. Some of the more common causes of toothaches include:...
East Coast Endodontics takes patient comfort very seriously. Our state-of-the-art technology, modern anesthesia and proven pain relief practices allow the entire root canal procedure to be completely painless and for discomfort after the procedure to be quickly...
